Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The First Railway Station
- Mary Ward
- The Council of Arles
- The Retreat
- The Multangular Tower
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Assembly Rooms
- Clifford's Tower
- William Etty, Artist
- The Norman Castle
- Margaret Clitherow
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Walmgate Bar
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The York Hoard